The use of HRT containing transdermal estradiol in women with a personal history of venous or arterial thromboembolism: A consecutive series of 115 cases.

ObjectiveTo assess the risk of further thrombosis with using HRT containing transdermal estradiol in women with a personal history of venous thromboembolism (VTE) or arterial thromboembolism (ATE).MethodsWe undertook analysis of patients with a history of VTE/ATE who had been seen in the menopause clinic at King's College Hospital. They were followed up for a minimum of a 12 months period to assess for recurrence of VTE/ATE.